rmsmith

yup, pretty sure it does and I think pretty much all of deck 9 has the high glass as well

I would say to wait for a couple of cruises to happen and people to provide more on their personal experiences with the cabana minis. I'm in one at the front of the ship and while I would prefer different furniture than the love seat - I was hoping form more of a lounger. And not a fan of the tall glass, which we have known about for some time, I'm sticking with it for now. Hope I like it as I'm booked with my wife and some friends for the 16 night transatlantic. could be a long cruise if we end up not liking it!

I wonder if we will eventually get info on why they put up the high glass on deck 9. Managing wind seems to be the only reason I can think of. And it will indeed be interesting to see if they change it for the Star. I have a cabana mini book on 9 near the front of the ship and the high glass is my only reservation with the room. I tend to like to lean against the railing and watch the ocean go by or look out while in port. Not going to work from the room. And I wonder if it might make the other areas of 9 feel cramped or otherwise closed up.

this is one reason I think the cabana will be nice for my wife and I. I also think that on our next cruise with traveling with friends who we will surely spend time on balconies with the extra sort of outdoor space will be nice. And it gives my wife, who doesn't do sun much, a way to feel outside on the balcony without having the potentially be in the sun.

wooot woot! Assuming she departs on time, less than 24 hours until she heads to sea for the first paying passenger cruise! and a painful nearly 7 months until I sail on her. Looking forward to guest pictures, comments and reviews.

yup, she looks to be on the move. https://www.marinevesseltraffic.com/vessels/SUN-PRINCESS/CURRENT-POSITION/9863118/1

If I caught what you are referring to I wonder if that is a door into the kitchen area of other crew area which would not have the same level of finish? but certainly, there are areas of the ship which are not 100% complete yet.

Well, not your specific use case but I can tell you when we were on the Island and traveled in the opposite direction those observation area as were open well before we started our approach to the canal. Best bet is probably to check with the crew the day or two before you get to Panama

Keep in mind being delivered and being ready to sail with passengers are or can be very different. While i don't think it accomplishes it, I wonder if the 9th delivery date, if it comes to fruition, was intended to avoid your very question.

yup, haven't had a problem doing so in the past. I do like how the bartenders get to know you. Maybe I just haven't settled into enough of a routine on other cruise lines but have not had the same experience outside of Princess. Nothing like walking up to the pool bar in the morning and having them start making my double bloody mary when they see me or in the evening start making a Manhattan at Crooners. I like to keep them on their toes and switch up the vodka or move to a bloody maria or brit.

Yup, that's what I do as well. Just ask the bartender not to open it and as you say, soon you have can have a nice little stock. I usually like to have a beer while relaxing on the balcony before turning in for the night.

Let's hope indeed! I would like to think that with the delay being announced so late that they are very close, but just couldn't cross the finish line on time. Or maybe the one day strike due to the accident occurred at a critical path significant item that also requires a heavy reschedule effort. The other ships I could see having more critical impacts due to being earlier in the build and going through the massive metal fabrication. But then again I'm no shipbuilding expert.

In the past ships I've been on often have the Fosters Oil Cans. might not be the best beer but there still nothing like stopping at the first bar when getting back on the ship in a hot an humid region and grabbing a big cold beer!

i made a change to a flight for a cruise that is later this year just after my initial booking. it was incredibly simple at the time. of course this is well before any additional payments are required and being so far out plenty of flight availability. first time using EZ Air, hope it goes smoothly as while I've seen plenty of good reports I've also seen some nightmares.

I would probably go with the Coral. Having done a cruise on both the Coral and the Island we really like the size of those ships, they have great viewing areas as well. Sapphire, never sailed on her, would be my second choice. Have sailed on the Caribbean just after the pandemic ended (3rd cruise after she returned to cruising I think) and despite having had a year or more to work on maintenance items she was showing a fair bit of wear - at least I thought so.